Covid-19 pandemic impact on individuals with autism spectrum disorder

Authors

  • Keila Cristina Leme dos Santos Coelho Mackenzie Presbyterian University
  • Rafael Malvar Ribas Mackenzie Presbyterian University
  • Décio Brunoni Mackenzie Presbyterian University
  • Maria Eloísa Famá D'antino Mackenzie Presbyterian University

Keywords:

COVID-19;, Students, Autism, Special Education Needs, Impact

Abstract

In order to carry out this integrative literature review, we selected 43 scientific articles that reflect, analyze and show empirical data on how social isolation brought behavioral and mental health consequences, impacting the development of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This fact, with a long-term impact, will require a new organization involving the school, the family and public policies.

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Author Biographies

Keila Cristina Leme dos Santos Coelho, Mackenzie Presbyterian University

Keila Cristina Leme dos Santos Coelho

Psychologist

Master's Student in Developmental Disorders at Mackenzie Presbyterian University

Psychologist at CED Armando Vidigal

 

 

Rafael Malvar Ribas, Mackenzie Presbyterian University

Psychologist
PHD Student in Developmental Disorders at Mackenzie Presbyterian University
Social Development Supervisor at Projeto Guri

Décio Brunoni, Mackenzie Presbyterian University

Decio Brunoni
Full Professor
Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Graduate Program on Developmental Disorder; Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo, Brazil debruno46@gmail.com https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6091-3838 CPF 03014460915
MD, board in Medical Genetics

Maria Eloísa Famá D'antino, Mackenzie Presbyterian University

Pedagogue from Mackenzie University (1975), Master in Education from University de São Paulo (1996) and PhD in School Psychology and Human Development from University de São Paulo (2001). Post-doctorate at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Santiago de Compostela/Spain, in 2007. Specialized in couple therapy, by the JL Moreno Institute, in 2019. Full Professor at the Center for Biological and Health Sciences and the Postgraduate Program Graduation in Developmental Disorders, University Presbiteriana Mackenzie. She has experience in the area of education and psychology, working mainly on the following themes: special education, school and social inclusion, public policies, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, family orientation.

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Published

2021-08-25

How to Cite

Leme dos Santos Coelho, K. C., Malvar Ribas, R., Brunoni, D., & Famá D’antino, M. E. (2021). Covid-19 pandemic impact on individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Todas As Letras - Revista De Língua E Literatura, 23(2), 1–24. Retrieved from http://editorarevistas.mackenzie.br/index.php/tl/article/view/14585

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Dossiê – Educação e Pandemia